Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:19 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 7:41 pm (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:169.62:329.88:220.98:470.76:087:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:589.23:129.79:021.29:311.06:107:17Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:418.83:559.49:441.610:181.36:117:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:288.44:429.210:291.911:091.66:127:14First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:208.15:339.111:202.26:137:12First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:157.96:289.112:031.712:132.36:147:11First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:117.97:239.212:581.71:082.36:157:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:078.18:199.51:531.52:042.06:167:07Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:018.69:139.92:471.12:591.56:177:05Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:499.110:0210.43:370.73:500.96:187:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:339.810:5010.84:230.14:400.26:197:02Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:1710.511:3711.15:08-0.35:28-0.46:207:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:0111.05:52-0.76:16-0.96:216:58Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:2411.212:4611.56:37-0.87:04-1.26:226:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:1411.11:3311.77:24-0.87:55-1.36:236:55Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:0410.82:2211.68:12-0.68:46-1.16:246:53Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:5710.43:1411.49:02-0.29:42-0.76:256:51Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:539.94:1111.09:570.310:41-0.26:266:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:559.45:1310.610:570.811:440.26:276:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:019.16:1910.212:001.26:296:46Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:098.97:2810.012:500.51:061.46:306:44Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:169.08:349.91:550.62:111.36:316:42Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:179.39:3410.02:570.63:141.16:326:41Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:089.610:2610.03:520.54:090.86:336:39Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:529.811:1110.04:380.54:560.56:346:37New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:3110.010:529.94:190.54:390.45:355:35New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:0810.111:319.84:570.65:190.35:365:34New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:4410.15:340.75:580.35:375:32New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:109.612:2010.06:110.96:380.45:385:30Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:499.312:579.96:491.27:170.65:395:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443838)

Common Questions About Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charlestown, Charles River, MA today?

Slack tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA is approximately 11:00 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Charlestown, Charles River, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Charlestown, Charles River, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide predictions for Charlestown, Charles River, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide data for Charlestown, Charles River, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443838. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443838.

What is the moon phase in Charlestown, Charles River, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charlestown, Charles River, MA is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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